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Josh Harris’ Winning Streak Continues as Crystal Palace Claims Historic FA Cup Triumph

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Josh Harris, the Washington Commanders’ owner, has transformed the NFL franchise into a powerhouse since acquiring it for a record-breaking $6 billion in July of 2023. Under his leadership, the Commanders drafted QB Jayden McDaniels, and the franchise has enjoyed their best season in 33 years, reaching the NFC Championship game in 2024-25 postseason and securing a new stadium deal in Washington D.C. The Commanders won 12 out of their 17 games last season, and they also hired head coach, Dan Quinn, who’s led them to the conference finals in his very first season.

After years of losing and insufferable pain for the Commanders’ fans, they can finally breath a little, and a huge part of the credit goes to the owner Josh Harris, who has made it all happen. Notably, the Commanders acquired Deebo Samuels, and also drafted OT Josh Conerly Jr., which should only help them get better for the next season.

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Harris’ touch extends beyond American football, as evidenced by his role as a general manager of Crystal Palace, which just made history in English soccer. Let’s find out more.

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Crystal Palace’s Historic FA Cup Victory

Harris was at Wembley Stadium to witness Crystal Palace defeat Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final, which helped them secure the club’s first major trophy in 164-year history. Eberechi Eze’s 16th-minute volley, from a cross by Daniel Munoz after a swift counterattack led by Jean-Philippe Mateta, sealed the deal for Crystal Palace. Their goalkeeper Dean Henderson emerged as the hero as he saved Omar Marmoush’s penalty and made multiple crucial stops to keep the lead. Despite Manchester’s dominance with 79% possession of the ball, and 23 shots, Palace’s defense, orchestrated by manager Oliver Glasner, helped them keep the lead.

CRYSTAL PALACE WIN THE FA CUP AND THEIR FIRST-EVER TROPHY 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/GBYKFRCnkj
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 17, 2025

The victory marked Palace’s third FA Cup final appearance, and they finally avenged their previous losses to Manchester United in 1990 and 2016. Meanwhile for Manchester City, things have gone horribly wrong for them, as they now capped a trophyless season, their first under Pep Guardiola.

Winning has continued for Harris at every turn, and to win in two separate sports as a owner and a partner can be termed a “generational run,” as many fans like to call it. Will the Commanders continue Harris’ winning streak next season? We’ll find out soon.

Crystal Palace had made two previous FA Cup finals and lost both to Man Utd.

Third. Time. Lucky. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/VtyuIBsJ5Q
— Premier League (@premierleague) May 17, 2025

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I cover the National Football League and things cannot get better than that. I always dreamed to play football or basketball professionally since I’m built like a Running Back. But now that I can’t, since I’m technically in the “Unc” age, I thought why not pick a career in sports industry? So here I am, doing what I love, and hoping that the Commanders win the Super Bowl. I give love to players when it’s due, but can be critical about their performances at the same time. Enough about me, now let my articles do all the talking.